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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging/common-good
Common GoodEmphasizing the common good in a camp setting involves fostering an environment where the well-being of the entire community is prioritized, and every individual contributes positively to the...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/leadership-skill-you-never-knew-you-needed-managing-decision-fatigue
The Leadership Skill You Never Knew You Needed: Managing Decision FatigueIt’s 9:42 a.m. and you’ve already made at least 17 decisions — all before double-digit o’clock! You weighed in on a staff discussion about how to handle a homesick camper, you figured out how to...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/magazine/2025-november-december-camping-magazine
2025 November/December Camping MagazineThis issue focuses on leadership development, featuring articles on topics such as strategic planning, belonging, managing decision fatigue, building and practicing a crisis plan, and more.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-southern-california-hawaii-spring-leadership-conference
ACA, Southern California/Hawaii Spring Leadership ConferencePlease Join Us in Palm Springs for the Spring Leadership Conference! Spring Leadership Conference (SLC) is known for excellent professional development, unrivaled social events,...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camp-director-insights-importance-it-all
Camp Director Insights — And the Importance of It AllRunning a camp today is more demanding than ever. Discover how camp directors balance challenges, support families, and keep the magic of camp alive.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-wisconsin-epic-conversation-october
ACA, Wisconsin EPIC Conversation OctoberEmerging Professionals in Camping October Call: Join us as we reflect on the highs, hurdles, and heartwarming moments of the summer. This virtual meetup is a space to share stories, exchange lessons...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/be-tea
Be the TeaCamp, when done well, is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on children’s lives. We’ve all seen the data that confirms the incredible power camp has in helping children to develop social-...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/understanding-camper-behavior-ensure-successful-summer
Understanding Camper Behavior to Ensure a Successful SummerThis blog post aims at helping summer camp staff understand why campers might act the way they do, how they can work with campers through their behaviors, and tools to use in behavior improvement.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/camp-camper
Camp is for the CamperACA's #1 Best Selling Course and Book! It is imperative that counselors see themselves as role models for campers and act accordingly. Parents place a great deal of trust in camps...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/building-healthy-relationships-parents-what-every-camp-needs-know
Building Healthy Relationships with Parents: What Every Camp Needs to KnowToday’s parents are supportive and dedicated to their children, but they are also the most anxious and controlling parents in American history. Successful camps have strategies in place for...